WASHINGTON, DC (September 29, 2025) – Two hotels and two restaurants received the AAA Diamond Program’s highest designation this month. Conrad Orlando at Evermore in Orlando, Florida and THE VILLAS Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada earned AAA Five Diamonds for their luxurious amenities and unparalleled service. Atlas in Atlanta, Georgia and Autor in Tulum, Mexico also received Five Diamonds for their culinary artistry and exceptional dining experiences.
Meanwhile, nearly 30 properties received AAA Four Diamonds for their upscale amenities, remarkable service, and outstanding dining options. Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica unannounced to objectively verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency.
New AAA Five Diamond Hotels
- Conrad Orlando at Evermore | Orlando, Florida
- THE VILLAS Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, Nevada
New AAA Five Diamond Restaurants
- Atlas | Atlanta, Georgia
- Autor | Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
- Almare, A Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort | Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Casa Azul Hotel Monumento Historico | Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
- Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya | Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Longfellow Hotel, an SLH Hotel | Portland, Maine
- Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk | Black Hawk, Colorado
- Naturally Pacific Resort | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
- Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- ROOST Detroit | Detroit, Michigan
- Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, California
- The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club | Aurora, Colorado
- The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth | Fort Worth, Texas
- The Hotel Landing | Wayzata, Minnesota
- The Ivy Hotel | Baltimore, Maryland
- The Madison Hotel | Morristown, New Jersey
- The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee, California
- The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel | New York, New York
- The Westin Chicago Lombard | Lombard, Illinois
- Thompson Palm Springs | Palm Springs, California
- W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
New AAA Four Diamond Restaurants
- Daingerfield’s at Westglow | Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Dōgon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi | Washington, DC
- Harvester Kitchen | Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Lucky’s Steakhouse | Montecito, California
- O Ya | Boston, Massachusetts
- SHINGO | Coral Gables, Florida
- Tamba Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada
Diamond lists are updated monthly, as AAA Inspectors visit properties throughout the year. For information related to the AAA Diamond Program, please email AAAInspections@national.aaa.com.
Currently, there are roughly 145 Five Diamond hotels and 65 Five Diamond restaurants and roughly 1,750 Four Diamond hotels and 500 Four Diamond restaurants.
Plan a visit to Diamond properties on Trip Canvas, AAA’s free travel planning tool, or connect with a AAA travel agent for recommendations and hotel reservations.
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